Sean Rice death: Dancing on Ice stars pay tribute to professional skater after he dies aged 49
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dancing on Ice stars have paid tribute to Sean Rice following the news of his death. “Pro skaters are heartbroken today, we lost a true larger than life great,” wrote Poultney, who called Rice “an epic skater, a husband, father, and my friend of 20 years”. During his time on Dancing on Ice, Rice danced with news presenter Angela Rippon and alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott. All my love to J and S.” Professional skater Matt Evers – who is partnered with Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor this year – paid tribute to Rice on social media.